MIG Welding Contact Tip from China
Copper alloy tip that conducts current to the welding wire in Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welders, available in sizes for different wire gauges. Falls under HTS 8515.90.40.00 as other parts of electric welding apparatus. Wears out quickly and requires frequent replacement during continuous welding operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify material (e.g
• CuCrZr alloy) and size range in invoices to match statistical suffixes
• Obtain supplier test certificates for conductivity to prevent quality disputes at customs